Most supporters of project are in affiliated industries; more than half of opposing comments are copies of a form letter, some featuring additional remarks.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to vote against starting debate. North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t vote.

The senators are cosponsoring new legislation in Congress as state lawmakers and school officials urge action to keep teachers in Alaska classrooms Alaska U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (Alaska Beacon file photos) By Corinne Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators are pushing the Trump administration to waive a recently hiked visa fee for all public school employees. The Trump administration raised the fee for highly skilled workers visas, known a

Leaders vote Monday to discuss the sale options during a future meeting that allows for public input, but then discuss the matter further in committee.

Juneau Douglas Ice Association Capitals U16 team places second at state tournament.

Team swims at 2026 Bellevue Club Premier Invitational among Pacific Northwest's best

Alaskans weighed in from across the state, testifying to lawmakers that despite a funding increase last year, school districts are still facing huge budget shortfalls and urgently need additional state support.

Iran war has left price forecasters — and state budgeters — wary of what will happen next, and what the implications might be.

A bill meant to protect Alaskans from drinking water contaminated with PFAS – which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – had its first committee hearing in the Alaska Legislature on Thursday. PFAS, often called "forever chemicals" since they don’t break down naturally, are toxic and known to cause severe health problems.

With St. Patrick’s Day this week and corned beef now available in local stores, I thought it would be a great time to make Reuben sandwiches.

Many Alaskans and folks Outside, including in Congress, do not realize that the Tongass National Forest is a Volcanic Mass Sulfide area the size of West Virginia and, accordingly, a major Alaska mining district.

Multiple rounds of snow showers forecast over coming days; advisories for Tuesday and Wednesday call for up to 8" of accumulation.